The Duke of Darien, the Northern Cardinal, sits quietly at Le Avian Cafe as Bambi, the juvenile Downy Woodpecker, encourages Reno and Papa Pistol to hurry up!
Photography by Curtis and Norma Beaird
The Downy Woodpecker, according to National Geographic:
Our smallest woodpecker, the downy is also among our most widespread and familiar species. It is a confiding bird that often visits feeders. In all respects, it suggests a small version of the Hairy Woodpecker, both differing from our other species by the broad white stripe down the back.
Reno and Bambi, the juvenile Downy Woodpeckers, are enjoying play time in their rural Georgia home. Reno, the male, has a faint red spot on top of his head.
Papa Pistol feeds Bambi unsalted peanuts, a Downy Woodpecker's favorite treats!
Papa Pistol is feeding Bambi while her sibling Reno awaits his turn!
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